Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics

Life beyond the governor's office with Ann Richards' chief aide

"...Beth Rogers has experienced the highs and lows of Texas politics, most famously in her role as campaign manager..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Michael King

Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue

The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020

"...General complex on the Eastside, the future of the Texas Democratic Party sat on fold-out chairs, attentively taking notes..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival – for free, just like the hundreds..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...the newly announced list of authors for the 2016 Texas Book Festival. With 280 authors on board – among..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Seeing the Future of Politics in SXSW Documentary Boys State

Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine look at the state of boys

"...Do you remember when Texas voted to secede from the United States of America?..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...If politics is show business for ugly people (h/t Paul Begala),..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin at Large: The Costly Pastime of Politics

The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?

"...network – which is already well-represented in Austin and Texas politics – need a new place to park its..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Former Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw Announces New Media Project, the 19th

Austin headquartered media outlet looks to start publishing by summer

"...announced in November that she would be leaving The Texas Tribune. Following an announcement early Monday, Jan. 27, it..."

Jan. 27, 2020 News Post by Liliana Hall

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...first week of December, early voting in the 2020 Texas primaries is only a couple of months away. It..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Kickstart Your Weekend With Politics and Film

It's the Austin trifecta: urban design, music, and UT filmmakers

"...Thanks to our shared fame as the capital of Texas and the live music capital of the world, Austin..."

May 17, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

A Primer on the Political Landscape in Central Texas

Get caught up on the big issues facing Austin and its neighbors

"...burg in the five-county metro area we call "Central Texas." We're the fastest-growing metro in the United States by..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...on his templelike front porch. "I'm not sure about politics."..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...highlighting stress fractures at the leftmost edge of Austin politics even as the influence of DSA-aligned progressives surged in..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"..."This case is fundamentally about democracy," insisted Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz, inside and outside the..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Politics

"Efficiency audit" petition campaign could use an independent audit

"...according to Searle, is a "public education and engagement" project of the Austin Civic Fund, whose mission is "to..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Politics Gift Guide

Part 2

"...the resources don't stop at one home. The Heifer Project has been meaningfully helping families rise above poverty and..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature

Texas Forensics: Politics vs. Justice

The Forensic Science Commission does what it can under A.G.'s limitations

"...outdated science. Jeff Blackburn, chief counsel for the Innocence Project of Texas, has offered to help in that review,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...to the guarantees of justice and equity in the Texas Con­sti­tution? Those would be nice gifts, but they'd be..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans It’s OK to Vote for Beto

O sister, where art thou?

"...old-fashioned whistle-stop tour to bust through political barriers in Texas and get out the vote for Beto O'Rourke...."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Jen Hamilton Hernandez

Politics Gift Guide

Curios for current-events connoisseurs

"...of Austin arcana should steer their browsers to the Texas General Land Office, where some 38,000 maps are housed..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Adler: Lege Has "Declared War" on Texas Cities

The mayor's State of the City applauded local efforts and condemned state attacks

"...a looming shadow over our city and cities across Texas," the mayor said. "In my 40 years, our city..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Could Lose Big If Census Undercounts Immigrants

Citizenship question could eat into $43 billion state receives in federal funds

"...Latino lawmakers and advocacy groups in Texas are condemning the Trump administration's decision to add a..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...is working this warm June evening on his other project, the Austin All-Star Band, composed of area band students..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Featuring Texas

Films From Around the State

"...Finding North As in previous years, South by Southwest..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

News Roundup: Jail, Traffic, & Politics

Video visitation under fire, again; traffic experiments

"...County Correctional Complex (and inmate facilities in 12 other Texas counties) with video-conferencing technology used in place of face-to-face..."

March 30, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Politics Gift Guide

Deck the halls – or get decked – with these last-minute suggestions from the News staff

"...A Six-Pack of Beer, Bought On-Site at Your Favorite Texas BreweryPriceless..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Politics Events Move for Ike

SDS, Supreme Court and city cancel events before Ike

"...This from the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid: "Texas Supreme Court hearing on the..."

Sept. 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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